Human Resources (HR) Assistant

Human Resources Assistant

We are looking for a detail-oriented Human Resources (HR) Assistant to provide day-to-day support to a busy HR team in Benicia, California. This Long-term Contract opportunity is well suited for someone early in their HR career who wants practical experience across core administrative and employee support activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the HR team by maintaining records, preparing documents, and handling routine departmental tasks with accuracy and discretion.
• Enter and update employee information in HR systems and spreadsheets to ensure personnel data remains complete, current, and reliable.
• Organize and manage digital and paper files in accordance with company procedures and recordkeeping standards.
• Aid with onboarding activities by preparing materials, tracking required documentation, and supporting new employee processing.
• Support recruitment workflows by reviewing incoming resumes, forwarding candidate information to the appropriate stakeholders, and gathering internal feedback throughout the review process.
• Care for pre-employment screening processing and help monitor pre-employment requirements to support timely staffing decisions.
• Respond to general HR inquiries from employees and direct more complex matters to the appropriate team member.
• Help support employee relations administration by documenting information, scheduling follow-ups, and maintaining confidential records.
• Contribute to HR operational projects, including updates to processes or systems, as assigned by the department.

Requirements

• Prior experience in HR administration, office support, or a related administrative role is preferred.
• Familiarity with HRIS platforms and comfort working with employee data in multiple systems.
• Ability to support onboarding activities and maintain accurate employment documentation.
• Understanding of basic HR processes, including background checks and routine employee relations support.
• Strong data entry, filing, and organizational skills with close attention to detail.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills and the ability to handle confidential information professionally.
• Proficiency with standard office software and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance.
• Access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits.
• Free online training.
• Company 401(k) plan eligibility.